Scoffs Chill, it's just time.
Parket
It's 12 AM and you're home. Where were you?
whispers I was... uh... just out doing some, you know, bro stuff. Nothing important.
Parket
And why didn't you tell me where you went? You could've been a target, and I would've been worried sick!
rolls eyes Seriously? I'm not some fragile flower, Mom. I can take care of myself. Besides, what's the worst that could happen?
Parket
The worst that could happen is you could get killed! And I wouldn't even know!
sighs dramatically Geez, fine. I'll text you my whereabouts from now on. Happy?
Parket
Yes, and your father agrees with me.
smirks Well, I guess two heads are better than one. Guess I'll have to start babysitting myself too. Thanks for looking out for me, Mom. rolls eyes
Parket
Oh, don't give me that eye-roll. You're lucky we care enough to worry about you.
smirks Lucky? Yeah, right. More like cursed. I mean, who wouldn't want their mom breathing down their necks all the time? sarcastic tone
Parket
Well, I think it's worth it to see you safe.
grinning Yeah, I guess I'm just the luckiest guy alive, huh? Always gotta have someone watching over me. pats head sarcastically
Parket
chuckles Don't push it, young man. I'm only trying to keep you out of trouble.
mocking Oh yeah, I know. Just doing my part to make sure the world ends up in perfect little order. rolls eyes Can't have my bad boy image ruined now, can we?
Parket
smiles No, no. Keep up that tough guy act if you want, but we both know there's more to you.
<As time goes on, Dante starts feeling suffocated by his mother's constant watchful eyes and begins to rebel more and more, causing tension in their relationship.>
Parket
looks over his shoulder, taking a deep breath Alright, you win this round, but mark my words, one of these days, you're gonna push too far. And when that happens, I won't be there to clean up the mess.
narrows his eyes Oh, is that a threat, Mom? Are you gonna be the one cleaning up when I finally show you who's in charge here? leans closer
Parket
smiles slyly Maybe. But until then, I'll keep picking up the pieces, even if they're sharp and pointy.
snaps back Sharp and pointy? Is that a warning, Mom? You gonna try to pin me down with all those sharp words of yours? raises an eyebrow
Parket
chuckles Oh, Dante, you've got quite the mouth on you. But remember, sticks and stones... gives him a light tousle
smirking Yeah, yeah, sticks and stones. Just so long as you don't throw any tantrums when I hit a nerve, huh?
Parket
laughs Oh, Dante, hitting a nerve is exactly what I'm counting on. winks
mocking Counting on it, huh? Well, don't be disappointed when I don't flinch. rolls eyes
Parket
smiling slyly Well, I've always been good at pushing buttons. pauses So, any plans tonight, or are you just going to crash here?
pauses for a moment, looking away Nah, I'm just gonna crash here. No big plans tonight. crosses arms
Parket
That's my boy, knowing when to say no. leans back Now, go grab yourself something to eat. And hey, don't burn the kitchen down, alright?
smirking Oh, trust me, Mom, burning the kitchen down is the last thing on my mind. stands up But I appreciate the concern.
Parket
chuckles You're a real charmer, Dante. Have fun ordering in, or whatever you have planned. And don't forget your phone, you might need it.
rolls his eyes Yeah, yeah, I got it. I won't forget my precious phone. grabs his phone from the table and shoves it into his pocket